Chapter 80

Gu Jinnian had seen many despicable people in his life.

But this was the first time he had encountered someone so despicable.

You came all the way here, first to insult the Great Xia Dynasty, which is understandable, as countries always compete with each other.

Then you actually brought so many gifts, so the Great Xia Dynasty could just take the money and endure your insults.

But then, you suddenly wanted to stay at the Great Xia Academy.

Damn, if you want to stay, just stay, but you have to be picky.

Do you like to cause trouble?

Fine, then cause as much trouble as you can.

Inside the courtyard, the noise was deafening, and all the scholars of the Great Xia Dynasty joined the fight.

Hundreds of people beat the talented scholars of Fulu with their fists and feet.

It was a brutal fight, with no mercy shown.

The talented scholars of Fulu were now screaming in agony, not knowing that Gu Jinnian would actually let them be beaten.

"We are envoys, we are the scholars of the Fulu Dynasty. Are you not afraid that the court will cause you trouble?"

"The rites and music have collapsed, you are causing the collapse of rites and music."

"We came all the way here, and this is how you treat guests in the Great Xia? Do you want to start a war?"

Voices rose, they screamed in agony. Although the numbers on both sides were not very different, the problem was that the Great Xia Academy had some descendants of generals.

They were strong and could easily handle ten people at once.

Especially Su Huaiyu, who was ruthless. Anyone who spoke got a punch from him.

Those who didn't speak got it even worse.

But Su Huaiyu was cunning. He moved quickly each time he struck, then returned to his position, looking around to give the impression that he hadn't participated.

During the chaos, no one paid attention to him.

Impressive.

Philips non-stick pan.

"Gu Jinnian, are you crazy?"

"You actually incited them to beat us. We are the talented scholars of Fulu, envoys to the Great Xia. What you are doing will lead to war between the two countries."

"Do you know what kind of trouble you are causing?"

The scholar with a pale face, holding his head, shouted loudly, filled with anger.

Gu Jinnian completely disregarded any rules or face. Normally, scholars would just argue with each other, and if you couldn't argue, you would just keep it to yourself.

That's the rule among scholars.

But what happened?

What does it mean to start hitting people?

Can't handle it?

Slap.

The next moment.

Gu Jinnian came directly to the pale-faced scholar, raised his hand, and slapped him hard.

"War between the two countries? What a big talk."

"Let alone hitting you, even if I, the Prince, killed you today, the Fulu Dynasty wouldn't dare to declare war on the Great Xia."

Gu Jinnian laughed coldly.

Do these people really take themselves seriously?

It's laughable.

If this were the Fulu Dynasty, Gu Jinnian would have held back, as one must bow to the roof.

But this is the Great Xia.

To be so arrogant, isn't that asking for a beating?

"You."

The pale-faced scholar was about to speak but was immediately restrained by several people, unable to say a word.

"What happened?"

"Why is there such a commotion?"

At this moment, several voices sounded outside the courtyard, the voices of the academy's scholars and Confucian masters.

At this moment, everyone fell silent. With the scholars and masters stepping in, they were unsure whether to stop.

"It's nothing, the scholars of the two countries are just exchanging."

At this moment, Xu Master's voice sounded.

He quickly spoke, then looked at everyone and said.

"What are you all standing there for? Keep fighting, are you tired already?"

Xu Master looked at everyone.

He was also holding in his anger. Since they had started, why stop halfway?

Just beat them to death, as long as they are left with a breath, everything else can be discussed.

Indeed, with the master's permission, everyone became even more excited.

Xu Master also quickly left to prevent other masters and scholars from coming in.

In fact, these masters and scholars already had a good idea of what was happening, so they didn't come in directly, just asked from outside.

If needed, they would come in to mediate; if not, they would just let it be.

Soon.

About half an hour.

Everyone was tired.

The talented scholars of Fulu lay on the ground, paralyzed, twitching all over, but still talking incessantly, truly stubborn.

And this farce was almost over.

Indeed, they were tired.

Half an hour.

Many people were sore all over.

"Can't fight anymore, I'm exhausted."

"Let's not talk about it, the people of the Fulu Dynasty are well-fed, really tough to beat."

"I'm tired, they can still shout, their mouths are really hard."

"Can't do it, can't do it, I can't fight anymore, I'm exhausted. No wonder my father told me to practice martial arts. I understand now."

"Indeed, my father also told me to practice martial arts. I was puzzled, why do we scholars need to practice martial arts? Now I understand, practicing martial arts is beneficial."

"I can continue, but I'm afraid I might kill them."

Everyone spoke in unison. Most people were not physically fit, after all, they were scholars, occasionally practicing martial arts, but mainly focusing on literary studies.

Some people could still hold on, but they were afraid that if they continued, something serious might happen, so they decided to stop.

At this moment, the voice of Fairy Yaochi suddenly sounded.

"I have qi-replenishing pills to restore energy, and some healing pills for external injuries."

"Does anyone need them?"

Fairy Yaochi was truly the logistics captain, seeing everyone so exhausted, she specially asked if anyone needed qi-replenishing pills.

She was indeed a good sister.

"Give me one."

"I'll take one."

"Thank you, Fairy Yaochi, I'll take one."

"I'll take one too."

Hearing about the qi-replenishing pills, everyone spoke up. Since they had already started, there was no need to hide.

Better to be straightforward, and face the punishment together later.

"Give them each a dose."

At this moment, Su Huaiyu spoke, reminding everyone.

They needed to give these people a dose, otherwise, if they continued, something serious might happen.

Indeed, as Su Huaiyu spoke, everyone took the qi-replenishing pills and, regardless of who they were, forced them into the mouths of these scholars.

Soon, the second round began.

Gu Jinnian was pleased, sitting by the side, brewing a pot of tea, and thinking about the next steps.

Since the situation had escalated and the face had been torn, there would definitely be trouble next.

He needed to think of a strategy to avoid being framed by these people later.

About half an hour later.

The second round was also over.

Everyone was truly exhausted this time, sitting on the ground, completely drained.

Before anyone could say anything, a figure slowly appeared.

It was the voice of Su Wenjing.

"What are you all doing?"

The voice sounded.

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

Su Wenjing slowly walked into the courtyard, his gaze calm but filled with authority.

His first glance fell on the talented scholars of Fulu lying on the ground.

Then his gaze shifted to everyone else.

Su Wenjing had arrived.

Everyone's faces turned somewhat unpleasant, and many people directly lowered their heads, not daring to look up.

"Master Wenjing."

"Help, help me."

The pale-faced scholar, on the verge of death, looked at Su Wenjing, his eyes filled with joy.

Finally, someone had come.

"Staying up all night, not resting, what martial arts are you practicing here?"

"Although I said scholars should practice martial arts appropriately, I didn't say to practice at night."

"Alright, go back and rest. Send the Fulu scholars to the West Garden, they must be tired after such a long time."

The next moment.

Su Wenjing looked at the pale-faced scholar and spoke calmly.

But upon hearing these words, everyone was stunned.

Then, everyone understood and smiled.

"Yes, yes, Master's teaching is correct."

"Let's go, let's go back and rest."

"Carry them away."

No one expected that Su Wenjing would not only not blame them but also help them cover up?

This was a pleasant surprise.

"Master Wenjing, you actually allow your students to commit violence. Do you deserve to be a semi-sage?"

Hearing Su Wenjing's defense, the pale-faced scholar was so angry that he trembled, pointing at Su Wenjing and saying.

Coming to the Great Xia Academy and getting beaten up for no reason, anyone would be upset.

Thinking that Su Wenjing's appearance would bring them justice, but unexpectedly, Su Wenjing favored his own people?

Hearing the pale-faced scholar's words.

Su Wenjing's expression remained calm, then he looked at everyone.

"I have never taught you anything. Today, I will teach you the first lesson."

"A gentleman should think three times before acting. When encountering any situation, consider whether you can do it, whether you should do it, and whether you want to do it."

"If after three considerations, you choose to do it, do it thoroughly. After an hour of beating, if you haven't made them submit, do you have the demeanor of a Confucian scholar?"

Su Wenjing spoke, seriously educating everyone.

Everyone in the courtyard was a bit stunned, not knowing how to respond.

"Still standing there?"

The next moment, Su Wenjing glared at everyone.

Immediately, everyone came to their senses, and those who still had strength joined in again.

Another round of punches and kicks, even more brutal than before.

There was no way out. Previously, it was Gu Jinnian who spoke, and everyone was holding in their anger. Now, it was the headmaster who spoke, and they had to listen.

Moreover, it was this person's own fault. If he had kept quiet, nothing would have happened, but he insisted on being stubborn.

Now, he got another beating.

Truly, they were impressed.

The noise continued, and at this moment, Su Wenjing had already come to Gu Jinnian and the others.

"We have seen Master."

As Su Wenjing appeared, Gu Jinnian and the others all stood up and bowed to him.

"Go back and rest early. I will handle this matter, you don't need to be overly involved."

Su Wenjing spoke.

He spoke calmly, the meaning was simple, telling Gu Jinnian not to get involved in this matter.

The talented scholars of Fulu could be handled by Gu Jinnian, but there was no need for it.

"Master, one must take responsibility for one's actions. This is what the students did, and we will take responsibility for it, not affecting the master."

Gu Jinnian spoke, looking at Su Wenjing and saying so.

"You are all my students. This is the Great Xia Academy, and I am the headmaster. Whether it's a big or small matter, there's no need for you to take responsibility."

"Go back and rest early. The Great Xia Poetry Festival is coming up, don't get entangled in such matters."

Su Wenjing was very calm.

But this sense of responsibility made everyone admire him. Not only Gu Jinnian and the others heard it, but all the students did as well.

Although it was just a simple sentence, it made everyone feel a warm feeling.

"Yes, the student will go back first."

Gu Jinnian smiled, then left the courtyard with everyone.

After leaving the courtyard, they encountered the Heavenly Feather Army on patrol.

"Your Highness, are you hurt?"

The commander asked, concerned about whether Gu Jinnian was hurt.

"You all have worked hard."

"Your Highness, is there anything unusual?"

Gu Jinnian asked.

"No, it's very quiet. Please rest assured, I have already ordered a few brothers to strengthen the patrol around to prevent any retaliation at night."

The commander was very considerate, saying so.

Hearing this, Gu Jinnian couldn't help but smile warmly, and casually handed over a silver ticket worth 500 taels.

"Use this to treat the brothers to drinks these few days, don't let this prince's good intentions go to waste."

Gu Jinnian said with a smile, and the other person was somewhat hesitant, but under Gu Jinnian's insistence, he accepted it and laughed.

"Your Highness, rest assured. With us here, there won't be any problems."

The commander patted his chest seriously, then lowered his voice.

"Your Highness, if there's anything you need us to do, just let us know. We are sent by the Ministry of Rites, not the court. Moreover, my master is under the command of the Duke of the State, so if anything happens, I know what to do."

The commander smiled, but his meaning was clear. They were sent by the Ministry of Rites, which was an order, but they would also listen to the orders of the prince.

"Alright."

Gu Jinnian nodded, then left with everyone.

After Gu Jinnian left, the commander handed the silver ticket to the guard behind him.

"Brothers, this is the silver the prince gave us to treat us to drinks. Stay alert and strengthen the patrol around the prince. If anyone dares to disturb the prince, I'll skin them alive."

The commander spoke.

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but smile.

"Brother, this prince is really down-to-earth."

"Indeed, we've seen many princes and nobles, but few can be like the prince. People are just different."

Everyone spoke, praising Gu Jinnian.

The commander couldn't help but feel very proud.

"That's no surprise. Let me tell you, the prince's grandfather is the Duke of the State, who also came from humble beginnings. He led troops in battle and cared most about us officers."

"This is called family upbringing. Look at the people from the Fulu Dynasty, and then look at our prince. They are worlds apart."

"Alright, stop talking and get to work."

The commander said, and everyone stopped talking and diligently patrolled the area.

Inside the dormitory.

Gu Jinnian's room.

Everyone sat down, especially Wang Fugui, who moved slowly. He had injured his waist earlier and was still in pain.

"Brother Gu, do you think this matter will escalate?"

Wang Fugui sat down and asked immediately.

During the fight, he didn't hesitate, but now that it was over, he was somewhat afraid.

"Since the headmaster has spoken, we don't need to worry about it."

"Ultimately, the key is the Great Xia Poetry Festival. Our kind of chaos won't make it to the surface. If it escalates, it will just be seen as us lacking etiquette."

"But if it involves two major dynasties, it's not enough. Unless the person we beat today was the Third Prince of the Holy Roman Empire."

Gu Jinnian spoke.

He was indifferent.

He had thought it through before acting. If the Third Prince of the Holy Roman Empire were here, it would have been a bit out of control, but with just these scholars, what could they do?

If they were really injured, a bit of medicine would fix it. What's there to be afraid of?

"Still a bit impulsive."

Jiang Yezhou spoke, saying a sentence.

Hearing this, Wang Fugui couldn't help but look at Jiang Yezhou: "Brother Jiang, I saw very clearly that you didn't hold back either."

Hearing this, Jiang Yezhou was a bit embarrassed and could only laugh awkwardly.

"It's late, I'm going to sleep."

At this moment, Su Huaiyu spoke.

Everyone didn't argue and stood up, walking out of the room.

As everyone left.

Gu Jinnian didn't argue either, and directly went to the bed to start practicing.

Before the Meridian Opening stage, he could condense a Dao fruit every two hours. After the Meridian Opening, it took a whole day to condense one Dao fruit.

But the quality was much better, which should be due to the realm.

At this moment.

The academy had completely returned to peace.

At the same time.

In a side hall of the Great Xia Imperial Palace.

In the study.

The lights were bright.

The Third Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and the Tenth Princess of Fusan were seated on either side. The Tenth Princess of Fusan was reading some books from the Great Xia.

As for the Third Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, he was studying a chessboard intently.

At this moment, a figure quickly approached.

"Report."

"Your Highness, Tenth Princess."

"An incident has occurred at the Great Xia Academy."

As this voice sounded.

The Third Prince of the Holy Roman Empire couldn't help but frown, his gaze turning to the other person.

As for the Tenth Princess of Fusan, she remained very calm, still reading intently.

"What happened?"